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Summary Type XXVI collagen contains collagenous domains in its structure, but does not properly fit within any of the collagen family subgroups. Trimers of type XXVI collagen are formed from the intermolecular disulfide bonds between the NC1 regions. Such trimerization formation is a special characteristic of type XXVI collagen compared with fibrillar collagens, where trimer formation is associated with the C-propeptide region. Type XXVI collagen is expressed in the testis and ovary of adult tissues. The highest levels are found in the reproductive tissues of neonates. Consequently, type XXVI collagen has been suggested to be associated with generation and modeling of tissues. The research on type XXVI collagen is only now emerging, and no biomarkers or mutations associated with this protein have been discovered. |
